Trade Policy
FAS works to create a global environment that’s conducive to free and fair trade. We partner with other U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and U.S. stakeholders to remove trade barriers, negotiate and enforce free trade agreements, and establish international trade rules and standards that are transparent and predictable.
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Organic Growing Media Notified to WTO
On May 14, 2024, China notified the Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Organic Growing Media to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1300. China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until July 13, 2024.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic Activates CAFTA-DR Safeguard Mechanism for Mozzarella Cheese from the United States
The Dominican Republic, through its Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SME’s (MICM), announced the activation of the CAFTA-DR agricultural safeguard measure for imports of mozzarella cheese from the United States on May 22, 2024.
On January 1, 2024, the Government of Morocco (GOM) published Circular # 6519/222, announcing the required tariff changes under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for Calendar Year 2024. The circular includes tariffs, tariff-rate quotas...
News and Features
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.
Under Secretary fAlexis M. Taylor will lead 23 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations on a trade mission to Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, to boost exports and build upon the successes of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
News Release
USTR, USDA Announce Appointments to Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced appointments to the newly established Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee.